Breaststroke

Leg Kick

The most important teaching aspect of breaststroke leg kick is that the action is a series of movements that flow together to make one sweeping leg kicking action.

The wedge kick vs. whip kick debate is ongoing and unresolved, so rather than take sides in the argument, it is more important for a swimmer or teacher to recognise the difference. The leg action provides the largest amount of propulsion in the stroke and swimmers will favour a wedge kick or a whip kick depending on which comes most naturally. For a whip kick, the legs kick in a whip-like action with the knees remaining close together. For a wedge kick the legs kick in a wider, more deliberate circular path.

The leg kick as a whole should be a simultaneous and flowing action, providing the majority of the propulsion. Knees bend as the heels are drawn up towards the seat and toes are turned out ready for the heels and soles of the feet to drive the water backwards. The legs sweep outwards and downwards in a flowing circular path, accelerating as they kick and return together and straight, providing a streamlined position.

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Swimming Exercises to Learn and Improve Breaststroke Leg Kick
Sitting on the Poolside	$0.99
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